I bought a Sony DSC-W5 camera 2 months ago, and so far I have been very happy with it. However, like 2 weeks ago I noticed that the image blurs sometimes, especially when I try to focus on some objects, and it takes some time for them to look sharp. I saw this happened both when shooting pictures and recording video. I think this did not happen before, or at least I had not noticed it.

I was wondering if someone has had the same problem and could tell me what is wrong with the camera, or if it is just normal. Still, the camera takes great pictures, but I am somehow worried that something just does not work as it used to. Maybe the lens has dirt on it or is not properly aligned (I am a newbie on this).

I also have noticed that using the flash in Slow Lighting mode, pictures tend to look blurred too. Is this normal? Does it depend on lighting? How could I solve this.

HI
If you say it didn't happen and all of a sudden it started happening, try resetting your cam features. The small button on the battery place.
Or try using the center focus, i'm using it and i like it. or 60 instead of 40 shutter speed in manual
try all
jo